Marilyn Monroe
Blonde director defends film from claims it exploited Marilyn Monroe

Blonde director defends film from claims it exploited Marilyn Monroe

“They want to reinvent Marilyn Monroe as an empowered woman.” Andrew Dominik, who directed Netflix’s Blonde, has defended the film from claims it exploited Marilyn Monroe. Released earlier this year, the film stars Ana de Armas as the iconic actress and, as it is a fictionalised version of Monroe’s life, it has been accused by […]

3 years ago

WATCH: The first trailer for Blonde, the first adults-only movie made by Netflix

WATCH: The first trailer for Blonde, the first adults-only movie made by Netflix

The movie’s official release date has also been finally revealed. Earlier this year, we reported that Netflix had finished primary production on Blonde, which would be their first ever movie made intended for an adults-only audience. In the States, the movie received an NC-17 rating – the equivalent to an 18s certificate in Ireland – for […]

4 years ago